Once I lost count of the number of lipsticks I own (I stopped somewhere around 100), I figured it’s time to go on a no-buy. I was doing quite well and was about to give myself a pat on the back until I got to play with the new MAC Pro LongWear Lipcremes ($16) – I couldn’t help but caved!

Besides being a bridesmaid for my best friend Vanessa (miss you girl!), one of the biggest highlights of my 2-week trip to Hong Kong was discovering ink, a line of premium makeup brushes created by renowned Hong Kong makeup artist, Zing.

When it comes to doing my makeup in the morning, I always try to keep it quick and easy so I can catch an extra 15 minutes of sleep – which is why I love Kanebo Sensai Triple Touch Compact, a luxe compact that comes with two concealers and a pressed powder so you can look polished in no time.

When I first found out Boscia is launching a new Luminizing Black Mask, I was *thrilled*! After all, my all-time favorite black facial mask, MAC Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask, was limited edition and I am running low on my backups and dying to find a replacement.